The Toyota Corolla Axio (1.5 L Hybrid)—sold primarily in Japan and select Asian markets—is a compact sedan that combines a 1.5‑liter Atkinson‑cycle petrol engine (1NZ‑FXE) with an electric motor in Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive (FHEV), producing a combined output of around 100 hp and 111 Nm torque, driving the front wheels through an e‑CVT transmission. Introduced in August 2013 for the E160 (11th generation) Corolla Axio, it delivers exceptional fuel efficiency—approximately 34 km/L (≈ 2.9 L/100 km) under the JC08 test cycle, or around 28–34 km/L in real‑world city/highway driving with petrol power . The dimensions are compact (about 4,400 mm long, 1,695 mm wide, 1,460 mm tall), with a 2,600 mm wheelbase, 1,140 kg kerb weight, and a 36 L fuel tank . Notably, later 2015–2017 facelift models received Toyota Safety Sense (lane‑departure alert, pre‑collision braking, automatic high beams), upgraded LED lighting, and an intelligent parking‑sonar system. Production is scheduled to cease in October 2025, although fleet and business sales will continue until then .
With its compact footprint, silent hybrid operation, Toyota reliability, and up to 35 km/L real‑world efficiency, the Corolla Axio Hybrid offers a smooth and economical choice for urban commuters and light-distance drivers.
